A six metre shepherd hut, with a truly authentic look and feel.
Pippa and Ian’s self-build Shepherd Hut project had been in the planning long before they settled in Carmarthenshire, where it would eventually be built.
Having finalised their plans for a Shepherd Hut with an authentic look and feel, they ordered a Frame kit, Chassis and Roof Sheets from Harrogate Huts. Here’s what Ian had to tell us about the build…
HH:
What was your plan when setting out to build your Shepherd Hut?
Ian:
Pippa and I had talked about building our Shepherd Hut since we were first married; planning to build it when we settled down – having moved many times in our careers. We settled in Carmarthenshire, where we were ready to build our Shepherd Hut. We wanted to create a Shepherd Hut that looked authentic within its surroundings; this influenced decisions like choosing wriggly tin cladding from a local supplier…
Ian:
Our hut is not at all modern inside either; it is wired for electric lights and fittings if we prefer them in the future – though we have chosen so far to light it with oil lamps only, and to heat it using a single wood burning stove.
We were particularly lucky with the steel-framed windows that we found for the hut. We were able to restore these and seat them perfectly within the frame.
HH:
How did you insulate your Shepherd Hut?
Ian:
Living in a sheep farming area, we were able to source wool insulation from local sources. Our Shepherd hut is very well insulated, and stays very warm through the winter months.
HH:
How did you find the frame-building stage of the process?
Ian:
The Shepherds Hut frame was a joy to build. It is very cleverly designed, and went up quickly. The roof sheets were a perfect fit for the frame as well.
On behalf of the Harrogate Huts team, a big thank you to Ian and Pippa for sharing your Shepherd Hut project (and fabulous photographs!) with us.